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If you’re trying to grow your hair out, the wait can seem like it’s taking forever to get to the length you want. There are some tricks that you can try to help it along and help your hair to grow faster.
Get frequent trims. It might seem counterproductive but the best way to help your hair grow is to keep it healthy. You can grow African American hair faster, and help caucasian hair to grow faster by getting rid of split ends which can cause more breakages. Getting rid of the split ends makes your hair look smoother and more voluminous, which can help you make the most of the length you have.
Resist the urge of drastic color changes. If your hair is naturally dark, avoid any dyes that would require bleaching. Bleaching damages the cuticles of the hair, which can lead to more breakage. Breakage is the last thing you want if you’re aiming for longer hair.
Distribute your hair’s natural oils. The oils that are naturally in your hair help to keep it healthy, but they tend to gather at the root, which can lead to oily roots. Distribute the oils throughout your hair so it all benefits. Regular brushing will do this for you. Brush your hair before you go to bed, as well as when you’re getting ready in the morning. Brushing also stimulates the scalp which will help with hair growth too. A boar bristle brush is best for the hair.
Eat healthier. Healthy hair comes from what you fuel your body with, not just the products you use. Protein is the best thing for strong, healthy, long hair, so make sure you eat plenty of fish, beans, nuts and whole grains. If you aren’t getting enough protein, you may experience more hair shedding. Omega 3 is also great for hair, which you can find in oily fish.
Reduce heat styling. Heat styling might make your hair look great, but over time, it can dry it out, increasing the rate of breakage. Try to reduce the number of times you use heat to style your hair. If you’re not going anywhere, towel dries your hair instead of blow-drying it and only heat style when you need to. If you do use heat, make sure you always use a heat protecting spray or serum.
Don’t shampoo your hair every day. Shampooing can strip your hair of its natural oils, so only wash your hair two or three times a week. This allows those all-important oils to penetrate into your hair and make it healthier.
Take a multivitamin. Look for one that is labeled as being good for hair, teeth, and nails. You want something with plenty of vitamin C and vitamin B which both boost hair health. This can also make your skin healthier, as an added bonus. Make a multi-vitamin part of your morning routine.
Finish your shower with cool water. At the end of the shower, turn the temperature down and rinse your hair with cool water. This seals your cuticles and helps to strengthen your hair.

Steven Spielberg returns to executive produce the long-awaited next installment of his groundbreaking Jurassic Park series, Jurassic World. Colin Trevorrow directs the epic action-adventure from a screenplay he wrote with Derek Connolly. Frank Marshall and Patrick Crowley join the team as producers.
Twenty-two years after the events of Jurassic Park, Isla Nublar now features a fully functioning dinosaur theme park, Jurassic World, as originally envisioned by John Hammond. After 10 years of operation and visitor rates declining, in order to fulfill a corporate mandate, a new attraction is created to re-spark visitors’ interest, which backfires horribly.
Jurassic World will be released in 3D by Universal Pictures on June 12, 2015.
Genre: Epic Action-Adventure
Cast: Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Ty Simpkins, Nick Robinson, Irrfan Khan, Vincent D’Onofrio, Jake Johnson, Omar Sy, BD Wong, Judy Greer
Director: Colin Trevorrow
Written by: Derek Connolly & Colin Trevorrow
Based on Characters created by: Michael Crichton
Produced by: Frank Marshall, Patrick Crowley
Executive Producers: Steven Spielberg, Thomas Tull
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This is the start to our 12 days of Easter Ideas! Over the next 12 days I will be sharing some very clever crafts and recipes to celebrate the Easter holiday!
Today’s recipe comes from SavingYouDinero.com. During the Easter holiday, I am sure that we have a ton of jelly beans in the house. Use them to make some yummy Jelly Bean Cookies to serve at Easter dinner!
Make sure you also check out the other recipe and craft ideas from my blogger friends!

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Most families today are caught up in a hectic whirlwind of activities & getting quality family time isn’t easy when your family is scattered in all four directions. Time slips by as we rush from here to there as we juggling jobs, running the household, chauffeuring our children, our parents, relatives and spouses to work, school, appointments and commitments. Yet, we know that spending quality time together is the best way to show each other that we care. So how do we squeeze in quality family time when our schedule is so hectic?
Juicy Juice®, the iconic kids’ beverage that has been enjoyed by families for 40 years, announced a year-long campaign dedicated to celebrating 100% family time moments and the parents and other grown-ups who make them happen. To help, Juicy Juice has signed on Meredith Sinclair, author of “Well Played: The Ultimate Guide to Awakening Your Family’s Playful Spirit,” to share tips for making the most of family time.
“We want to help parents make the most of the time they have together with their families, and not feel pressured to find more time in their day or week,” – Meredith Sinclar
Chances are if you are this busy, you have a schedule that you run by…actually haveing a schedule will help you to visualize when you can squeeze in time whether it’s just 5, 10 or 30 minutes to focus on each other and stay connected. I’m sharing a few of my own tips along with a few of Meredith Sinclar’s to help you get the most out of your quality family time.
The Drive
Family time can take the form of a conversation or game on a 10-minute ride to school or the grocery store. Push for carpool time to be a “no phone zone.” Those quick trips to and from school and during errands are the perfect opportunity for light-hearted conversations that connect the “what-did- you-do- today” dots or even grab a snack of some granola and Juicy Juice Splashers.
Do Chores Together
They need to get done which can take away from precious quality family time, so why not do them together. You wash the kids dry, you can fold laundry together etc. This gives you the opportunity to not only get your housework done, but it also gives you the opportunity to catch up and teaches your kids responsibility.
Read Together
Reading to your children is always a great idea, kids love the quality time and it help grow their vocabulary & cognitive abilities…but as they get older this might not always be a welcome option. Reading next to each other for 20-30 minutes and discussing the book is another great way to get in some quality time.
Have Tea Time
Having a quick tea time is not only relaxing but gives you time for a little chit chat and snack. Chances are your kiddos don’t drink tea so a Juicy Juice 100% Juice is always great to have on hand. It contains no high fructose corn syrup, no cane sugar and no artificial sweeteners, so you can relax and enjoy your time together without worrying about a sugar high.
Dinner
Make it a point to leave work or schedule work a little later into the night so you can make dinner together a priority. This is not only a great way to catch up with your family and talk about the days’ events, but it also gives your children a chance to ask questions and discuss things that they came across that day and might forget at a later time.
Make Sunday “Family Day”
Since Sunday is the only for sure day that my husband has off, we have dedicated this day as Family Day. NO ONE is allowed to make other plans (with exceptions depending on activity). It’s a great day to catch up, try out some craft projects like this upcycled DIY craft using empty Juicy Juice boxes, or get the kids involved in dinner or snack time with easy-to- make recipes for busy families.
Movie Night
We love a good movie night in our house. We usually make it a theme night so all snacks/foods relate to the movie we are watching. One of their favorite snacks is my Bacon Cheddar Ranch Deviled Eggs that we made for our Angry Birds movie night, delicious and plenty of protein for growing kiddos. Juicy Juice is a great idea for movie nights because all Juicy Juice products are made from real juice, with sweetness that comes only from the fruit and no added sugar…because the last thing they need is liquid sugar when they have popcorn bowls sprinkled with movie candy.
How do you squeeze in quality family time?
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Spring means bugs, flowers and lots of outdoor discovery! NCircle knows this and has put together a great pack of DVDs for your little science lover.
Dino Dan: Swimming With Dinosaurs (SRP $9.99) – The boys aren’t huge dinosaur fans, but they love Dino Dan. They love seeing the dinosaurs come to life in a show that makes learning fun. This DVD features water-based dinosaur stories that are perfect for breaking out of the winter blues.
Sid the Science Kid: Encyclopedia of Discovery (SRP $9.99) – We’ve watched the Sid the Science Kid Series for years, it’s really a great way for kids to learn science. Sid covers a variety of topics that are great for all ages. This DVD follows Sid and his friends as they investigate over 26 different topics.
Discover & Investigate with the Cat in the Hat (SRP $14.99) – We’ve watch the Cat in The Hat series for years too & this two DVD set includes over 3 hours of Cat in the Hat mischievous fun! This set has some great stories that teach kids about things such as hibernation, wind power and more.
Octonauts: Crocodiles & Crabs (SRP $9.99) – My 5 year old love the Octonauts and their adventures under the sea. This DVD follows the Octonauts on 8 adventures that include helping out fellow sea creatures while teaching kids about different marine life & their habitats.
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